World Series media roundup: New York paper tabs David Ortiz ‘the current Mr. October’

It would be an understatement to say that David Ortiz has been an integral piece of the Red Sox’ dominance over the last decade.

Ever since he was signed by Boston on Jan. 22, 2003, Ortiz has been part of a franchise that has collected three World Series championships. Ortiz also has collected his fair share of individual accolades, as he’s been named to the All Star Game nine times with Boston while also earning the 2004 ALCS MVP and, Wednesday night, the 2013 World Series MVP.

While Ortiz has earned the admiration of millions of Sox fans, even the New York media is beginning to give the Boston designated hitter the respect he deserves in the aftermath of Boston’s improbable run to the franchise’s eighth World Series title.

Ortiz finished off his third Fall Classic with an incredible line of .688/.760/1.188. In his World Series career, Ortiz is hitting an astounding .454 (20-for-44), the best batting average for a player with over 5o plate appearances in the series.

Kepner praised general manager Ben Cherington‘s moves after clearing the Sox clubhouse of players such as Josh Beckett, Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford in a 2012 deal with the Dodgers. With over $270 million saved with that blockbuster move, Cherington used the team’s financial flexibility to sign players such as Jonny Gomes, Shane Victorino, David Ross, Mike Napoliand Koji Uehara, each of whom made major contributions to the team this season.

While he struggled at the plate for most of October, Drew played stellar defense at shortstop and hit a home run off of Cardinals rookie sensation Michael Wacha in the series-clinching Game 6 on Wednesday. With the emergence of Xander Bogarts this season, Drew might be a one-and-done player in Beantown.

‘¢ Twitter also erupted with the news of the Red Sox’ first championship clincher at home in 95 years, as numerous athletes, celebrities and other dignitaries took to social media to celebrate the win.

Get the ducks ready, we’re having a parade! Please, be responsible, and let’s celebrate! Thank you @RedSox. #bostonstrong